River-Friendly Landscaping is…

a whole systems approach to gardening and landscaping that works to support the integrity of one of California’s key ecosystems, the Sacramento River watershed. River-Friendly Landscaping practices foster soil health, conserve water and other valuable resources, reduce waste, and prevent pollution of our air and waterways.

Benefits

Benefits to you:

Saves money on water, fertilizers, and pesticides
Reduces green waste in your landscape
requires less maintenance such as mowing and trimming
Attracts wonderful birds and butterflies to your garden

Benefits to the community and the environment:

Conserves landfill space
Reduces air pollution by reducing the amount of green waste that needs to be transported
Improves water quality by reducing pollution

Get more information on each of the
seven principles by clicking on the graphic below

Learn more —

Four easy ways to get started
Workshop/Events to learn more about River-Friendly Landscaping principles
The Seven Principles of River-Friendly Landscaping
On-line Resources available from the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership and other promoters of ecologically friendly landscaping practices.
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